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By Dean WhittakerMany of you have visited www.TED.com (TED stands for Technology, Entertain, and Design) and watched the 20 minute web streaming videos by presenters who share their ideas at the annual TED conference held in Long Beach, California each year. This... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Todd SmitheeEconomies have had boom and bust times throughout history. It is a fact of life. Instead of dwelling on the hardships, focus on what you can do to make your business excel. There are still services and products that will be purchased by someone,... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month, I had three “ah-ha!” moments when the dim flicker of light flashing through my brain said: “Pay attention.” My first “ah-ha” moment occurred while participating in a small group discussion around a book... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development agencies often team up with local businesses, leaders, and organizations to promote economic, political, and social well-being within their region. But, perhaps, their greatest ally for promoting community matters is left... by Brittany Ryzenga | Oct 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Where does the future come from? How can we predict what will happen next? Does history repeat itself? My quest to predict future began with a question. Why are there cycles in things? We see cycles all around us – repeating patterns of events...